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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12.26, 16.92 and 7.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12.26, 16.92 and 7.08 is: 9.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12.26 : 16.92 = 7.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12.26/16.92 = 7.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12.26x = 16.92 × 7.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12.26x = 119.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119.79/12.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9.77

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